Unilateral deep vein thrombosis associated with a large myoma uteri - A case report

BACKGROUND: Deep vein thrombosis is a rare complication of myoma uteri. The re have been few reports on this association. CASE: A 42-year-old woman presented with a myoma uteri, 24 weeks in size, t hat had compressed the pelvic veins and caused unilateral deep vein thrombo sis of the left leg. After anticoagulation therapy a total abdominal hyster ectomy was performed, with an uneventful recovery. CONCLUSION: Although deep vein thrombosis associated with myoma uteri is a rare event, it cart be managed successfully with anticoagulants and hystere ctomy. Myoma uteri with deep vein thrombosis is an indication for hysterect omy.